Sanitation Crew Lead (1850)

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Position Summary:

The Sanitation Crew Lead will work with the hourly sanitation employees in ensuring cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility meets food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements. Ensuring the team performs responsibilities set forth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with food safety and quality assurance standards (GMP, HACCP, FSI, SQF, etc.)


• Maintain plant cleanliness to prepare plant to pass USDA/SQF and other sanitation audits


• Sanitizing all surfaces nightly post clean for production runs


• Interior infrastructure cleaning of production and non-production areas.


• Follow all Safety Guidelines and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); assist with identification and reporting of safety issues and areas and equipment requiring non-routine attention.


• Safety use required chemicals as indicated in the work instructions.


• Clean in a timely and efficient manner.


• Clean framework of machines, overhead rafters and pipe work, deep clean in specified areas, tear down and set up equipment and complete other assigned tasks as required on master sanitation schedule and following proper procedures to prevent equipment damage and to assure the equipment is cleaned properly.


• May operate equipment to maintain clean floors throughout the building and production areas removing dirt, and other debris.


• Verify effectiveness of cleaning.


• Participating in Pre-Operation inspections of the equipment after the clean to ensure rooms are able to be released for production.


• Attend training as required.


• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.


• Will be utilizing hand held walkies, as well as forklift, and lifts (must be trained).


• Performs other duties as assigned including housekeeping and/or janitorial tasks including trash/waste removal, facility grounds keeping activities, etc.


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• H.S. Diploma or GED desirable but not required.


• Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail.


• Capable of communicating both orally and in writing with people at all organizational levels.


• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to work productively and effectively as part of a team.


• 1 year lead experience required.


• Ability to read, write and speak English.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.


• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.


• Forklift (stand-up), walkie rider experience a plus.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.


• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


• Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs.

Working Conditions:

• Will be working with water (cold and hot) and potential of getting wet due to dealing with cleaning items and hoses.


• Must be able to perform physical requirements of job as needed (i.e. bending, stooping, squatting, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, crouching, standing, sitting)


• Must be able to inspect equipment and processing areas using sensory abilities.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week.


• Varied temperature environment (hot/cold/humid).


• Must be flexible and able to work as needed: our sanitation team may work Saturdays and Sundays depending on production schedules.


• Must be able to work mandatory overtime if necessary.


• Must have full knowledge of product line.


• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).

Pay range for this position is $21.00 to $25.00 an hour depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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